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The 3rd Turkish Olympiad Southeastern US was held in Ferst Center for the Arts at Georgia Tech in Atlanta Georgia by the Istanbul Center on Saturday, March 19, 2010.The winners of singing, poetry recitation, general knowledge and proficiency in Turkish Language and Writing category will represent Southern U.S. at the 8th World Turkish Olympiads in Turkey.

Istanbul Center is a unit of Global Spectrum Foundation, Inc., is a 501(c)3 non-profit, non-governmental and non-partisan organization that was established in 2002. It promotes better understanding and closer relations between individuals and communities, building bridges between the Turkish, American and other communities in Atlanta and the Southeastern United States.

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General Knowledge (TNL-T)

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Turkish as a Native Language for Teens (TNL-T)

General Knowledge Competition

 

Definition:  A competition where contestants are judged on their knowledge of Geography, History, Literature, and Culture of Turkey.

 

Eligibility Requirements:

Students who have spent the last 5 years in the USA and are native Turkish speakers can participate

Middle or high school students of ages 12-16.

Students who attended the International Turkish Olympiads in earlier years are not eligible.

 

Criteria:

30% Proficiency in Turkish Language Test Result

70% General Knowledge Test: Multiple choice questions based on the question bank that will be published on January 15th, 2010 at the website.

 

Awards:

1st           place: Participation in the International Turkish Olympiads in Turkey.

Traditionally participants are awarded about $500 by the International Olympiad Organization.

2nd          place: $200

3rd           place: $150

 
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